With extensive operations experience, provided human resource objectives from the understanding and business acumen needed from an operational point of view. Managed human resources activities at the largest North Sails manufacturing facility in North America and oversaw Human Resources for all US locations. Ability to collaborate with management to identify necessary staffing and build effective workforce through seasonal fluctuations using innovative human resource programs. Working with managers and supervisors on employee relations issues in multiple locations and divisions. Developed training programs based on ranging from first-line supervisors to management in order to facilitate recruiting and organizational development as part of maintaining our skilled team and increase employee morale. Implemented recruiting programs and developed hiring process to ensure a fit between candidates and jobs.Oversaw plant and facility safety programs continually implementing improvements to reduce injuries and protect employees. Developed and trained various safety programs to increase worker safety. Responsible for implementing new timekeeping system including set-up, installation and rolled out to all locations in the US.Protected the company from financial and legal issues through managing employee issue, completing investigations, managing legal and government matters and reducing workers compensation claims/costs.Responsible for developing company policies, procedures as needed for all locations. Released first ever company wide Employee Handbook.As an international company, would handle immigration VISA for employees transferring to the US and occasional international personnel issues.

Oversaw and managed all production and resources for a dynamic automated state of the art 24-hour, 7-day manufacturing facility with 120 employees in production.Identified areas where efficiency and quality could be Improved and worked with the production team to implement methods to achieve higher levels of production and quality. Established and maintained a cohesive working environment with multiple production and non-production departments to improve overall P&L results.Stabilized workforce by reducing turn-over Instrumental in establishing performance and defect measurements to help identify production and process improvement opportunities.Established systems and procedures to keep operations consistent and reduce need for constant management direction and oversight.

NFIRS Program Manager for State of Nevada managing the entire National Fire Incident Reporting System for the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Worked to increase participation by all Nevada fire departments through training and assisting in data submission in National database format. Analyzed information to determine trends for the fire service, causes of fires and public safety needs within Nevada

Project Leader – Business Transformation Team• Worked as part of a performance improvement team developing new processes for the service department. • Analyzed current service operations, identified problems and developed solutions to improve profitability and efficiency. Market Development Manager• Identified and developed new markets to start up new operations. • Completed demographic studies, developed pro forma, hired personnel, oversaw the plant construction and operations including budgeting, accounting, safety, sales and marketing.• Identified and developed line personnel into performance based managers.District Manager• Managed large district location with P&L responsibility and sales of 5.5 million gallons.• Oversaw and developed all areas of operation including marketing, sales, safety, service, accounting, employee relations and purchasing.

Oversaw complete operations of a hazardous waste transportation facility. Administered dispatching, truck maintenance, purchasing, personnel, accounting, customer relations, regulatory affairs and sales. Maintained good employee relationships in a union environment.

Coordinated, managed and supervised emergency clean up of hazardous materials and waste spills. Worked closely with city, county and state agencies and responsible parties to mitigate emergencies. Performed project management from development, estimation, project completion through final disposal.